Controller, Management, Financial Compliance

From time to time, Crescent Foods is seeking new associates in a variety of positions.

Position: Controller

Location: Hybrid/Mokena, IL

Job :226

# of Openings:1

Crescent Foods was founded in 1995 as the first company to offer a wide variety of quality Halal chicken, beef, lamb, and turkey products in premium packaging, sold to markets nationwide, and is known today for its Halal Hand-Cut certification standard. We raise and process our chickens and cattle in humane conditions, and our farm-to-fork philosophy adheres to the strictest ethical guidelines.

We are dedicated to our mission of providing healthy meals to families across the nation and are answerable to our loyal customers, vendors, and employees—the people who make us successful. Our retail products are available at major national retailers, including Walmart, Kroger, Costco, and Meijer. We might be pioneers in the industry, but our story has just begun.

The Corporate Controller is a key member of the finance and accounting team, supporting the company's strategic and operating plans in close partnership with operations, projects, and business development. This role independently manages a broad set of accounting responsibilities and requires a self-starter with strong analytical skills and sound judgment.

The Controller provides analysis and management of revenues and costs to maximize profitability, and plays a key role in managing the finance function through continuous improvement and close collaboration with operations. The role is expected to help maintain a professional culture aligned with company values and to foster a positive, collaborative attitude within the on-site team.

This position typically works traditional business hours; occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays may be required to meet customer and business needs.

• Oversee all accounting operations, including billing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger, cost accounting, and revenue recognition, and reconcile performance against budget.
• Analyze, track, and review project budgets on a timely basis; prepare project budget forecasts and report variances.
• Partner with Project Managers to develop and monitor project performance metrics.
• Deliver accurate, timely monthly financial statements and management reports.
• Oversee payroll processing, employment audits, and related external reporting.
• Review and strengthen internal controls as the organization grows.
• Manage compliance with local, state, and federal reporting requirements and tax filings.
• Manage financial transactions, including payments and collections, with customers and vendors.
• Prepare year-end financial statements and work papers, and coordinate the annual external audit.
• Supervise accounting department staff and coordinate workflow across departments.
• Coordinate the development of budgets and forecasts with Project Managers.
• Monitor internal controls, develop new processes as needed, and maintain documentation of company-wide financial processes.
• Uphold the highest standards of ethics, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance.
• Implement and maintain effective internal controls to safeguard company assets.
• Identify and lead financial improvement initiatives.
• Ensure financial policies and procedures align with company requirements.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

• Ability to collect and analyze data, solve problems, and make decisions in a timely manner.
• Ability to present financial information clearly and respond effectively to questions from operations and leadership.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with proven experience supervising a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with strong command of Excel (pivot tables, complex formulas, financial modeling).
• Experience with standard costing, inventory valuation, and commodity cost tracking in a manufacturing environment.
• Comfort working cross-functionally with operations, plant, and logistics teams in a food manufacturing setting.
• Ability to work…